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Criminal laws, rules, and statutes that pertain to Louisiana.

Apr 21

What Happens When Someone Presses Charges Against You?

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Court Process, Criminal Law

What Does it Mean When Someone Presses Charges? Someone presses charges against another person when they call the police and make a complaint regarding criminal activity. Therefore, the victim in the case is the one who is “pressing charges” against Read more

will a lawyer lie for you
Dec 20

Will A Lawyer Lie For You?

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Lawwill a lawyer lie for you

Are you wondering will a lawyer lie for you? Read on to learn the truth about what happens if lawyers lie!

will a lawyer turn you in?
Dec 13

Will A Lawyer Turn You In?

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Lawwill a lawyer turn you in

Are you wondering will a lawyer turn you in? Read on to learn everything on the topic.

Interlock Device
May 24

Louisiana Ignition Interlock Device Offenses

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Law

Over 5,500 people were arrested in 2019 for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Louisiana and the penalties for this offense can be stiff. Possible penalties include fines, jail or prison time, a suspended license, and an ignition interlock device.  If you are Read more

questions to ask in a police interaction
Apr 12

10 Questions To Ask In A Police Interaction

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Law10 questions to ask in a police interaction, what to ask if being detained

Read on to learn the 10 important questions to ask in a police interaction!

possession of drugs
Apr 05

What Happens If You Test Positive On A Drug Test

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Court Process, Criminal Law, Louisiana Criminal Lawwhat happens if you test positive on a drug test

What Happens if You Test Positive On A Drug Test? If you are wondering about what happens if you test positive on a drug test, you’re going to want to read this post!  Here we will discuss some of the Read more

do I need a lawyer if I haven't been caught yet?
Apr 01

Do I Need A Lawyer If I Haven’t Been Caught Yet?

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Lawdo I need a lawyer if I haven't been caught yet

Do I Need A Lawyer If I Haven’t Been Caught Yet? Are you wondering: do I need a lawyer if I haven’t been caught yet? This post will answer all your questions regarding hiring a lawyer if you have not Read more

criminal mischief
Nov 18

What is Criminal Mischief?

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Law, Criminal Mischief

Hate crimes occur in the US on a daily basis. These hate crimes are serious in the eyes of the law, and any person who commits it can be charged with criminal damage to property and criminal mischief among other Read more

fail to appear in court
Nov 05

What Happens if You Fail to Appear in Court?

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Law

Being summoned to court or charged with a crime is a scary experience. We’ve all got so much going on in our lives, and trying to fit a court date into our hectic schedules can be challenging.  You should always Read more

caught shoplifting
Oct 29

Five Steps to Take if You Get Caught Shoplifting in Baton Rouge

Carl BarkemeyerCriminal Law

Shoplifting is taking up shop in America. Businesses lost more than $61 billion in 2019 due to preventable losses. Shoplifting was one prominent source.  This means that many retail businesses are installing cameras in their stores. It is easy for Read more

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